Day: 2026年2月13日

SAN DIEGO, Feb 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) passed a new milestone this month, successfully integrating 3rd-party mission autonomy into the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft to conduct its first semi-autonomous airborne mission.For this test, GA-ASI used mission autonomy software supplied by Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, to fly the new YFQ-42A CCA, designed and developed by GA-ASI for the U.S. Air Force. The Sidekick Collaborative Mission Autonomy software was seamlessly integrated with the YFQ-42A's flight control system, utilizing the Autonomy Government Reference Architecture (A-GRA). The integration enabled robust and reliable data exchange between the autonomy software and the aircraft's mission systems, ensuring precise execution of mission autonomy commands.During the recent testing, autonomy mode was activated via the Ground Station Console (GSC). Once enabled, a human autonomy operator on the ground transmitted various commands directly to the YFQ-42A, which executed the instructions with high accuracy for more than four hours. This test highlights the effectiveness of Sidekick's advanced mission autonomy capabilities and the flexibility of the A-GRA standard in supporting complex operational requirements."We are excited to collaborate with Collins to deliver enhanced autonomous mission solutions," said David R. Alexander, president of GA-ASI. "The integration of Sidekick with our YFQ-42A demonstrates our commitment to innovation and operational excellence in unmanned aircraft technology."This achievement underscores GA-ASI's dedication to advancing autonomous systems for defense applications. The combination of Sidekick autonomy software and YFQ-42A mission systems, connected through A-GRA, sets new benchmarks for combat autonomy, mission flexibility, operator control, and system reliability."The autonomy capabilities showcased in this flight highlight our dedicated investment to advance collaborative mission autonomy," said Ryan Bunge, vice president and general manager for Strategic Defense Solutions, Collins Aerospace, an RTX business. "The rapid integration of Sidekick onto this General Atomics platform and its immediate ability to support a broad spectrum of combat-relevant behaviors underscores the strength and flexibility of our open systems approach."This first mission autonomy flight continues a robust YFQ-42A development schedule for GA-ASI that began in August 2025 with initial flights of YFQ-42A Tail One. In less than six months, GA-ASI has built and flown multiple YFQ-42A aircraft, including push-button autonomous takeoffs and landings.GA-ASI has been building and flying uncrewed jets for nearly two decades, beginning with the company-funded, weaponized MQ-20 Avenger® in 2008. Ongoing company investment in Avenger continues to yield results, as the aircraft routinely serves as a CCA surrogate for advanced autonomy development and testing in both government programs and company-funded research and development.As a family-owned, privately held defense company for more than 30 years, GA-ASI is known as one of the original disruptors in the U.S defense industry, pioneering and inventing many of the technologies now considered ubiquitous in uncrewed aircraft operations around the world. The company re-invests more than 35 percent of annual revenue into internal research and design projects, building ahead of need and designing capabilities ahead of requirements.In 2025, for example, an internally funded Avenger demo featured both GA-ASI's TacACE autonomy software and Shield AI's Hivemind software on the same flight, with the MQ-20 seamlessly switching between AI pilots while still airborne. Later in the year, GA-ASI teamed with Lockheed Martin and L3 Harris for another Avenger flight demo, connecting the MQ-20 with an F-22 Raptor for an advanced manned-unmanned teaming mission that allowed the human fighter pilot to command the Avenger as an autonomous CCA surrogate via tablet control from the cockpit.In 2024, GA-ASI first flew its XQ-67A Off-Board Sensing Station (OBSS) jet, developed in collaboration with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). This early CCA prototype validated the "genus/species" concept pioneered with AFRL as part of the Low-Cost Attritable Aircraft Platform Sharing (LCAAPS) program, focused on building several aircraft variants from a common core chassis.GA-ASI's Gambit Series envisions multiple missionized variants from this common core concept, with XQ-67A already showcasing airborne sensing and YFQ-42A illustrating air-to-air combat. Using this novel manufacturing approach to drive overall customer value, GA-ASI can quickly pivot to diverse missions with less time and cost investment than building a clean-sheet aircraft.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Feb 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – 12 February 2026, Modern Dental Group Limited (“Modern Dental” or the “Group”, stock code: 03600.HK), a leading global dental prosthetic device provider, is pleased to announce our new identity. This year, Modern Dental Group proudly marks its 40th anniversary, celebrating a rich history that began as a robust manufacturer and has evolved into a trusted consultant and solution provider within the dental industry. As we fully embrace the ongoing digital revolution in the dental industry, we are thrilled to unveil our position from “Perfecting Your Smile” to “Redefining Smiles. The Digital Way.”Founded in 1986, Modern Dental Group has the vision of delivering quality dental prosthetics and services to the world. We are the leading global dental prosthetics provider, distributor and consultant with a focus on providing one-stop-shop services for dentists in over 28 countries across Europe, North America, Greater China, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Over the past 40 years, we have built our reputable brands by focusing on reliable and quality services. All materials used in the fabrication of dental prostheses are CE marked, FDA approved, or CFDA certified to guarantee safety. We have obtained ISO 13485:2016 quality management systems certification for medical devices, ensuring that the prosthesis is produced under strict protocols to maintain safety and reliability.The past decade has brought remarkable advancements in digital dentistry. From cutting-edge intraoral scanning for accurate digital impressions to face scans that seamlessly integrate with a patient’s anatomy, which enables visualization of functional occlusion and aesthetics. Our dedication to innovation has driven us to develop digital smile design solutions that facilitate multi-dimensional data analysis, streamlining clinical workflows and enhancing predictability in outcomes. The focus on enhancing the case submission platforms and the self-developed clear aligner 3D treatment planning software allows us to further add significant value to dentists and clinics across the region.Looking ahead, the Group embarks on its next chapter at the 40th anniversary and upholds dental excellence with its new position in operations and further deepening its global footprint. The strategic development focuses on enhancing the digital platforms to improve customer and patient experiences and building a global knowledge hub to empower dentists in adapting to digital advancements. We strive to provide comprehensive and innovative dental solutions to practitioners and enable them to stay at the forefront of the latest advancements and best practices in the field. These initiatives have positioned us as more than a dental prosthetics provider, we have been transformed into a comprehensive dental solutions and services provider by shaping the dental ecosystem towards a high-quality development that prioritizes digital solutions, precision, and streamlined operations.About Modern Dental GroupModern Dental Group Limited (Stock code: 03600.HK) is a leading global dental prosthetics provider, distributor and consultant with a focus on providing custom-made prostheses to customers in the growing prosthetics industry. Our product portfolio is broadly categorized into three product lines: fixed prosthetic devices, such as crowns and bridges; removable prosthetic devices, such as removable dentures; and other devices, such as orthodontic devices, sports guards, clear aligners, and anti-snoring devices.Modern Dental Group has a global portfolio of respected brands, including Labocast, Permadental and Elysee Dental in Western Europe, YZJ Dental in China, Modern Dental Lab in Hong Kong, Modern Dental USA and MicroDental in the United States, Modern Dental Pacific in Australia and New Zealand, Modern Dental SG in Singapore, Modern Dental TW in Taiwan, Apex Digital Dental in Malaysia and Hexa Ceram in Thailand. We have grown these brands by providing premium and consistent quality products and superior customer service. We have more than 80 service centers in over 28 countries and serve over 35,000 customers. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

美国加利福尼亚州圣地亚哥, 2026年2月13日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.（GA-ASI）本月达成一项新的里程碑，成功将第三方任务自主系统集成至 YFQ-42A 协同作战飞机（Collaborative Combat Aircraft, CCA），并完成其首次半自主空中任务。在此次测试中，GA-ASI 采用了由 RTX 旗下企业 Collins Aerospace 提供的任务自主软件，对这款为美国空军设计和开发的全新 YFQ-42A CCA 进行飞行测试。Sidekick 协同任务自主软件基于 Autonomy Government Reference Architecture（A-GRA，自主系统政府参考架构）标准，与 YFQ-42A 的飞行控制系统实现了无缝集成。该集成实现了自主软件与飞机任务系统之间稳健且可靠的数据交换，确保任务自主指令能够被精准执行。在近期测试过程中，通过地面控制台（Ground Station Console, GSC）激活了自主模式。启用后，地面的人类自主操作员向 YFQ-42A 直接发送多项指令，飞机在超过四小时的飞行过程中以高精度执行了相关指令。本次测试凸显了 Sidekick 先进任务自主能力的有效性，以及 A-GRA 标准在支持复杂作战需求方面的灵活性。“我们很高兴与 Collins 展开合作，共同提供增强型自主任务解决方案，”GA-ASI 总裁 David R. Alexander 表示。“Sidekick 与我们的 YFQ-42A 的集成，体现了我们在无人机技术领域持续创新与追求卓越运营能力的承诺。”这一成就彰显了 GA-ASI 在推进自主系统用于国防应用方面的坚定投入。通过 A-GRA 实现互联的 Sidekick 自主软件与 YFQ-42A 任务系统的结合，为作战自主能力、任务灵活性、操作员控制能力以及系统可靠性树立了新的标杆。“此次飞行所展示的自主能力，体现了我们在推进协同任务自主方面的持续投入，”RTX 旗下 Collins Aerospace 战略防务解决方案副总裁兼总经理 Ryan Bunge 表示。“Sidekick 能够快速集成至这一 General Atomics 平台，并立即支持广泛的作战相关行为，充分彰显了我们开放系统架构方法的优势与灵活性。”此次首次任务自主飞行，延续了 GA-ASI 强劲的 YFQ-42A 研发进度。该项目始于 2025 年 8 月，当时完成了首架 YFQ-42A（Tail One）的首次飞行。在不到六个月的时间内，GA-ASI 已建造并试飞多架 YFQ-42A 飞机，其中包括通过按钮控制实现的自主起飞与自主着陆。GA-ASI 研发与试飞无人喷气式飞机已有近二十年历史，始于 2008 年公司自筹资金开发的武装型 MQ-20 Avenger®。公司持续对 Avenger 项目进行投入并不断取得成果，该机型经常在政府项目及公司自筹研发项目中充当 CCA 替代平台，用于先进自主技术的开发与测试。作为一家由家族拥有、私营控股的国防企业，GA-ASI 在过去 30 多年中一直被视为美国国防工业最早的“颠覆者”之一，率先研发并创造了多项如今已成为全球无人机运行领域普遍应用的关键技术。公司每年将超过 35% 的营收再投入内部研发与设计项目，提前布局需求，超前设计能力。例如，在 2025 年的一次公司内部资助的 Avenger 演示飞行中，同一架飞机同时搭载了 GA-ASI 的 TacACE 自主软件与 Shield AI 的 Hivemind 软件，MQ-20 在空中飞行过程中实现了不同 AI“飞行员”之间的无缝切换。随后在当年晚些时候，GA-ASI 与 Lockheed Martin 及 L3 Harris 合作开展了另一场 Avenger 飞行演示，将 MQ-20 与 F-22 Raptor 战斗机连接，执行先进的有人—无人协同任务。该任务允许人类战斗机飞行员通过座舱内的平板设备，对 Avenger 作为自主 CCA 替代平台进行指挥控制。2024 年，GA-ASI 首次试飞其 XQ-67A 机外感知站（Off-Board Sensing Station, OBSS）喷气式飞机。该机型由 GA-ASI 与美国空军研究实验室（Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL）合作开发。这一早期 CCA 原型机验证了与 AFRL 共同提出的“属/种（genus/species）”概念，该概念源自“低成本可损耗飞机平台共享计划”（Low-Cost Attritable Aircraft Platform Sharing, LCAAPS），旨在基于统一核心底盘构建多种飞机变型。GA-ASI 的 Gambit 系列构想基于这一通用核心平台开发多种任务化变型，其中 XQ-67A 已展示空中感知能力，而 YFQ-42A 则展示了空对空作战能力。通过这种创新的制造方法提升整体客户价值，GA-ASI 能够以比从零开始设计新型飞机更少的时间与成本投入，快速转向不同任务需求。关于 GA-ASI通用原子航空系统公司（General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.，GA-ASI）是全球领先的无人航空系统（UAS）制造商。GA-ASI 的 Predator® 系列无人机已累计超过 900 万飞行小时，并在过去 30 年内持续服役，旗下机型包括 MQ-9A Reaper®、MQ-1C Gray Eagle®、MQ-20 Avenger® 以及 MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®。公司致力于提供长航时、多任务解决方案，以实现持续的态势感知与快速打击能力。欲了解更多信息，请访问 www.ga-asi.com 。Avenger、EagleEye、Grey Eagle、Lynx、Predator、Reaper、SeaGuardian 和 SkyGuardian 是 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. 在美国和/或其他国家注册的商标。联系方式GA-ASI 媒体关系ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101来源: General Atomics Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

香港, 2026年2月13日 - (亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com) - 2026年2月12日，全球领先之义齿器材供应商 - 现代牙科集团有限公司 (简称「现代牙科」或「本集团」，股份代号：03600.HK) 发布全新品牌形象。今年，现代牙科集团迎来公司成立40周年，回顾集团的发展历程，从传统义齿供应商全面转型，成为行内深受牙医信赖的牙科顾问和解决方案供应商。伴随着牙科数字化的持续革新，我们很高兴宣布将品牌定位从「用心制造完美牙齿」焕新至「数字驱动 重塑笑容新标准」。自1986年创立以来，现代牙科集团始终以提供优质可靠的义齿产品和服务为初心。作为全球领先的义齿供应商、分销商和顾问，集团专注于为欧洲、北美、大中华区、澳大利亚和东南亚等逾28个国家的牙医提供一站式服务。深耕义齿行业四十载，集团通过可靠和高质量的服务建立了声誉卓著的品牌。其产品原材料均获得CE标记、FDA或CFDA认证，确保产品的安全性。同时集团拥有ISO 13485:2016医疗器械质量管理体系认证，以严格的守则把控生产流程，始终把产品的安全性和可靠性置于首位。数字化牙科在过去十年迅速发展，从尖端的口内扫描协助精确数字印模，到面部扫描与患者口腔颌面结构分析的精密结合，这些技术使功能咬合与齿科美学能够更可视化地呈现。对创新突破的追求推动我们进一步开发如数字微笑设计方案来实现多维口腔数据分析，以优化临床工作流程，提供更可预测的治疗效果。我们专注于升级提交订单的数字平台和自身开发的牙齿矫正3D治疗计划软件，为我们服务的牙医和诊所提供更显著的价值。展望未来，随着集团成立40周年之际开启新篇章，公司将以全新定位作为营运的核心指引，坚定追求牙科卓越，进一步拓展全球业务。其中一个战略核心在于升级其数字平台，以提升客户和患者体验，并建立一个全球牙科知库，协助牙医过渡数字化趋势和善用其所带来的优势。我们致力提供全面和创新的牙科解决方案，拓展技术服务边界，协助牙科专业人士掌握最新的技术发展并实现职业发展。这些策略使我们不仅成为一家义齿供应商，进而升级成为全面的牙科解决方案及服务供应商，塑造更完整的牙科生态系统，持续引领全球牙科行业向数字化、精准化和高效化的高质量发展方向稳步迈进。关于现代牙科集团现代牙科集团有限公司 (股份代号: 03600.HK) 为全球领先的义齿器材供应商、经销商和顾问，专注于发展迅速的义齿行业为客户提供定制式义齿。我们的产品组合大致可分为三类﹕固定义齿器材，例如牙冠及牙桥；活动义齿器材，例如活动义齿；及其他器材，例如正畸类器材、透明牙套、运动防护器及防鼾器。现代牙科集团拥有多个备受称许的全球品牌，包括西欧的Labocast、Permadental及Elysee Dental、中国的洋紫荆牙科器材、香港的现代牙科器材、美国的Modern Dental USA及MicroDental、澳洲及新西兰的Modern Dental Pacific、新加坡的Modern Dental SG、台湾的 Modern Dental TW、马来西亚的 Apex Digital Dental及泰国的Hexa Ceram等。我们提供稳定和优质的产品及卓越的客户服务，令这些公司品牌能茁壮成长。我们于全球超过 28个国家拥有超过 80 家服务中心及服务逾 35,000 名客户。 Copyright 2026 亚太商讯 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com